Mililani Hongwanji

Spring Ohigan Service

Rev. Bert Sumikawa, Rev. David Fujimoto, & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Spring Ohigan Dharma Service for Sunday, March 17, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. David Fujimoto, resident minister at Moiliili Hongwanji at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Dr. Bert Sumikawa.

Spring Ohigan is one of the Hongwanji’s major services. It is the time when there is harmony in the universe, when day and night are equal in length. It is a time for reflection, to recall and try to put into practice the Six Paramitas or Perfections to achieve a balance in our lives.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:19 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:11 - Offering of Flowers & Light

    03:43 - Meditation

    04:45 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    07:00 - San Bu Jo (page 9 in the red service book)

    10:12 - Spring Ohigan Aspiration

    11:11 - Sutra: Gassho With Amida

    17:34 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    19:17 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    21:07 - Dharma Talk: Rev. David Fujimoto

    41:05 - Gatha: Flying Free

    45:59 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    48:17 - Announcements

    54:55 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    56:00 - March Dharma Service Schedule

    56:15 - How to Donate to WBT

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